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interim
A transitional period or temporary arrangement that applies until a final solution is reached. The term is often used to describe a time-limited filling of a position or a temporary solution.
Nach dem Rücktritt des Trainers übernahm sein Assistent die Mannschaft für ein Interim von drei Monaten.
After the coach resigned, his assistant took over the team for an interim period of three months.
'Das Interim' (interim) is a word from Latin ('interim' = meanwhile) and belongs to elevated written language. You often find it in news, sports journalism, or business contexts, but rarely in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Zeitung berichtete über die Ernennung des neuen Geschäftsführers nach einem kurzen Interim.
The newspaper reported on the appointment of the new managing director after a short interim period.
The word 'Interim' (interim) is very often used as the first part of compound nouns. Very common examples are 'die Interimslösung' (interim solution), 'der Interimstrainer' (interim coach), or 'der Interimspräsident' (interim president), used to refer to a temporary solution or person.
Die Einstellung eines neuen Managers ist nur eine Interimslösung.
Hiring a new manager is only an interim solution.
When 'Interim' (interim) is used as an independent noun, it often appears with the preposition 'für' (for) to describe the purpose or duration of the transitional period.
Für ein Interim von sechs Monaten wird ein externer Berater die Abteilung leiten.
For an interim period of six months, an external consultant will lead the department.
meantime
'die Zwischenzeit' and 'das Interim' both refer to a time between two states or events. 'Zwischenzeit' is the normal everyday word and almost always appears in 'in der Zwischenzeit' (in the meantime). It simply means the time while you are waiting for something else or until something happens. 'Interim' sounds more formal and often means a temporary solution or transitional phase, for example with a position or organization. Learners may confuse the words because both involve something temporary. In everyday language, 'in der Zwischenzeit' usually fits; for official transitional arrangements, 'das Interim' is more likely.
Bis eine neue Leitung gefunden ist, übernimmt Herr Kaya das Amt im Interim.
Until new leadership is found, Mr. Kaya will take over the position on an interim basis.
Der Bus kommt erst in zwanzig Minuten; in der Zwischenzeit kaufe ich etwas zu trinken.
The bus will not arrive for another twenty minutes; in the meantime, I’ll buy something to drink.